Community members could look at all the exhibits in the depot for free, get some hot coco and listen to a reading of the polar express.

"Just a really fun celebration for families and people of all ages to come and see the trains, see the depot and a little holiday cheer if they are in the area," said Tessa Lenneman, promotions manager for the Duluth Play House.

The festival also had a glove tree for people to donate winter gloves to the local Chum Shelter.